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What does science say about the ingredients in functional drinks?

What does science say about the ingredients in functional drinks?

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Drinks touted as offering mental or physical benefits beyond hydration are becoming increasingly popular around the world April 15, 2024, 6:22 am ET • 4 minutes of reading Functional drinks – or drinks advertised as offering mental or physical benefits beyond hydration – are becoming increasingly popular around the world. Hundreds of companies have jumped …

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What does science say about the ingredients in functional drinks?

What does science say about the ingredients in functional drinks?

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Functional drinks — or drinks advertised as offering mental or physical benefits beyond hydration — are becoming increasingly popular around the world. Hundreds of companies have jumped into the market, hoping to get some buzz with trendy and sometimes unfamiliar ingredients. Here are some of the latest discoveries in functional drinks and what scientists have …

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Expansion of postpartum care associated with increased perinatal mental health care

Expansion of postpartum care associated with increased perinatal mental health care

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Sarah H. Gordon, Ph.D Credit: Boston University School of Public Health Extending pregnancy-related Medicaid eligibility from 60 days to 12 months was associated with a 20.5 percentage point increase in prescription drugs or outpatient mental health treatment for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. Data suggest that the extension helps mothers in a low-income postpartum population. …

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Study confirms mental health benefits of weight training for older adults

Study confirms mental health benefits of weight training for older adults

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Weight training can help reduce body fat and increase muscle strength and mass in older adults, contributing to functional autonomy and avoiding falls and injuries. Additionally, recent studies have shown that it may also benefit the mental health of older adults, especially those who suffer from anxiety and depression. These benefits are confirmed by a …

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The study found moderate health benefits across ages

The study found moderate health benefits across ages

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In a recent study published in the journal Nature Human Behaviorresearchers conducted a meta-analytic study to estimate the effect size of touch therapies and to identify characteristics that influence their efficacy. Touch is a crucial sense that develops in babies and is the first way humans connect with the physical and social environment. Touch therapies, …

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Mental health status may accelerate cardiovascular risk in young and middle-aged women

Mental health status may accelerate cardiovascular risk in young and middle-aged women

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Younger women are generally thought to have a low risk of heart disease, but new research is urging clinicians to reconsider that assumption, especially for women who suffer from certain mental illnesses. A new study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s annual scientific session found that the presence of anxiety or depression can accelerate …

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